Shiri Phillips is a
graphic designer and painter in Omaha, NE. She studied at the University of
Nebraska at Omaha's College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media and received
a bachelor’s degree in Art History. Her works have been influenced by
impressionism and the geometric nature of graphic design.
Impasto painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of
artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Phillips uses thick strokes of color
and places them with precision on canvas, creating a graphic-like or pixelated
look. Her art is defined by the deliberate use of upbeat colors to convey an
emotional and physical response.
Inspired by the vibrant surroundings she found growing up in the
Mediterranean and the Southern Californian Coast, Phillips is driven by the philosophy
of “color is life.”
“My art is paired with intent to deliver pieces that hope to give
the viewer the comfort of structure, along with the emotional release of
abstraction. My study and love for Impressionism is also reflected in my art.
The bold colors and loose brushstrokes are reminiscent of the great
impressionist painters that I fell in love with as a young girl. By overlaying
the various mediums in an abstracted or impressionistic way, I hope to create a
unique and vivid experience for the viewer.”
Born in Los Angeles,
Phillips relocated to Israel at an early age and returned to the United States
to finally settle in Omaha, Nebraska. Phillips has made a strong and swift
impact since she started exhibiting her artworks. Her international experiences
shape her colorful paintings. Her rapidly growing collector base shares her
love for artworks that burst with energy beyond the canvas to fill any space
with positivity and joy. Within a short time, her works have already been
exhibited in galleries and art fairs throughout the United States, including in
New York and Los Angeles.
